Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
387072

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 407 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386404

Common Names

  • Onosma gigantea
  • Gigantea Onosma
  • Gigantic Onosma

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Synonyms

  • Onosma astroites Steven [unknown]

Description

Onosma gigantea (also called Giant Borage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East. It has a woody base and grows up to 50 cm tall. It has hairy stems and leaves, and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is usually found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Onosma gigantea is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onosma gigantea has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, slender leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onosma gigantea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Onosma gigantea

Onosma gigantea can be found in the mountains of western Turkey.

Onosma gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onosma gigantea?

Onosma gigantea

What is the common name of Onosma gigantea?

Giant Onosma

What is the natural habitat of Onosma gigantea?

Grasslands, scrub, and rocky areas

Species in the Onosma genus

Onosma maracandica, Onosma mollis, Onosma mitis, Onosma mirabilis, Onosma microcarpa, Onosma mersinana, Onosma macrorhiza, Onosma macrophylla, Onosma maaikangensis, Onosma lycaonica, Onosma luquanensis, Onosma longiloba, Onosma mattirolii, Onosma papillosa, Onosma paphlagonica, Onosma pachypoda, Onosma pabotii, Onosma ovalifolia, Onosma montana, Onosma oreodoxa, Onosma olivieri, Onosma obtusifolia, Onosma nydeggeri, Onosma nigricaulis, Onosma nervosa, Onosma nemoricola, Onosma neglecta, Onosma nangqenensis, Onosma nana, Onosma hybrida, Onosma liwanowii, Onosma inexspectata, Onosma liparioides, Onosma lineariloba, Onosma lijiangensis, Onosma levinii, Onosma leucocarpa, Onosma latifolia, Onosma lanceolata, Onosma kurdica, Onosma kotschyi, Onosma intertexta, Onosma intricata, Onosma kilouyensis, Onosma iricolor, Onosma khyberiana, Onosma isaurica, Onosma kaheirei, Onosma iranshahrii, Onosma sulaimaniaca,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,